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Hi my cycles are long, like 42 days, and i ovulate late, like on day 26, is that normal? ttc, can i take something to make them more regular, i'm 39.

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Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Fertility assistance: It's not normal to have 42 day cycles. Based on your age and cycle length it's best to see a fertility specialist for evaluatuon and likely more aggressive fertility treatment as chance of pregnancy is reduced with increasing age.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 12/16/2013

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